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| Author: | airbraker [ 13 Nov 2013 17:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
I noticed when I changed my clutch cable that the bolts on my XB9 exhaust header pipes were in a terrible state. I bought some st steel ones and had a little go at removing the corroded ones. Ah no ! I sprayed with WD40 and wire brushed and then gave um a little try with a socket and extension but they are stuck I don't want to go on too much incase I round um off. This must be a common problem any tips ??? |
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| Author: | Adam [ 13 Nov 2013 17:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
They may well break the stud on removal attempt. Maz has a nice little induction heater that gives a fighting chance of removal without shearing (and then removing the heads for spark erosion of the studs) |
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| Author: | TOPGUMM [ 13 Nov 2013 18:12 ] |
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| Author: | Rascal [ 13 Nov 2013 18:19 ] |
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only £648. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-DUCTOR-I ... 1213725961 why not get two at that price. Apparently you can build an induction heater from an old microwave but I imagine if you get it wrong you could have a mini chernobyl fallout in your garage. 
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| Author: | airbraker [ 13 Nov 2013 19:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
I like it but not the price and the micro wave conversion sounds like a Darwin award winner ! |
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| Author: | TOPGUMM [ 13 Nov 2013 19:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
Do Snapon do one? |
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| Author: | Maz [ 13 Nov 2013 20:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
No, Snap-On dont do one, they market the Miniductor which (for now) is the only commercially available tool for the automotive industry.......the ebay kit above is the basic kit without all the coils etc.......the one I have is the full (240V) kit and cost me £840  Top bit of kit, just wish it'd been cheaper.....which no doubt it will be when everyone else starts to copy it.......rumour has it that Sealey are about to announce their version 
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| Author: | Ferris B [ 13 Nov 2013 23:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
It makes copaslip look cheap. |
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| Author: | Maz [ 13 Nov 2013 23:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
....dont work on exhaust studs/nuts......they get way too hot and 'evaporate' copperslip in a heartbeat
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| Author: | pash [ 13 Nov 2013 23:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
You can monitor the studs at service time and remove and refit the nuts... Copaslip may not last long, but the copper substrate will remain... The problem is that you are up against any corrosion on the exposed parts of the studs, which the nut has to pass over... Interestingly, the later exhaust flanges are thicker, reducing the amount of exposed thread beyond the nuts... |
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| Author: | Maz [ 14 Nov 2013 00:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
I fit the H-D stainless flanges to most of my work, they're far superior to the poxy chrome plated shite fitted as standard to Buells. IME the studs are the least of the problem re. corrosion, it's the nuts that become a blob of rust that a 1/2'' socket would never recognise  .....and the ret. rings are usually wafer thin with corrosion as well 
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| Author: | airbraker [ 14 Nov 2013 07:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
So Maz where do you live and what are the chances of trying your gizmo out on my blobs ? I live in Southampton by the way. |
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| Author: | pash [ 14 Nov 2013 07:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
Looking at Maz's profile, he is in Manchester. |
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| Author: | slimboy [ 14 Nov 2013 08:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
HD Luxembourg while trying to unscrew the nut broke the bolt header with the result of €400 to repair it |
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| Author: | barney [ 14 Nov 2013 09:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Exhaust bolts and studs xb |
120 volt half the price of 240 volt http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Induction-Inn ... 4897.l4276 |
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